(NewsNation) — The Social Security Administration has issued a warning to Americans about a letter scam.
The Office of the Inspector General for the SSA says the scam involves an official-looking letter identified as a “certificate” on fake U.S. Supreme Court letterhead using forged signatures of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
“On every level this letter is completely false,” stated Acting Inspector General Michelle L. Anderson. “Scammers continue to exploit fear and confusion by impersonating government agencies and officials.”
The notice urges people to cooperate with the named SSA official, while also coercing them to send money or share personal information.
The scheme’s letter is also personally addressed to the individual, claiming them to be a primary suspect connected with legal proceedings and criminal activity. Furthermore, the fake message indicates the Supreme Court requests financial institutions freeze all the recipient’s assets.
